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Module 4: Memory and I/O Interfacing

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Discuss LCD interfacing with neat diagrams.

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LCD Interfacing with 8051 (16×2 HD44780)

Hardware: Data D0-D7 → P1 (or 4-bit D4-D7→P1.4-7), RS→P2.0, RW→P2.1, EN→P2.2, Vee via 10k pot contrast, VCC/GND. Backlight via transistor.

Initialization (8-bit mode):

MOV A,#38H ; 8-bit, 2 line, 5×7
ACALL CMD
MOV A,#0EH ; display ON, cursor ON
ACALL CMD
MOV A,#01H ; clear
ACALL CMD
MOV A,#06H ; entry auto-increment
ACALL CMD

CMD/DTA: RS=0/RW=0 pulse EN for command, RS=1 for data. Delays 1-2ms.

Display: Send ASCII data writes via MOV P1,A + EN pulse. Busy flag check optional (RW=1). Common library lcd_init, lcd_data. Wiring description suffices for diagram.

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